distractions

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Psychologists often use the task to measure what is known as executive control, a set of mental processes that helps people regulate attention, resist distractions, and stay focused on goals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

There are many benefits to going with one of these screenless options, namely better battery life and fewer distractions, though they lack the GPS tracking and access to emergency services available in smartwatches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The carve-out is part of a broader effort to dismantle its sprawling conglomerate structure and strip away operational distractions.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

"The team meeting will just be about this game and no distractions other than that."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Pong had never felt more exposed in his life, but there were so many people and so many distractions that nobody gave him a second look.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat